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sanft

gentle

Meaning of sanft

kind, mild, and not rough

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German/zantft/
gentle
sanft - gentle
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sanft with English translation

sanft usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Die Lehrerin sprach mit sanfter Stimme.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Sei bitte sanft mit dem kleinen Hund.

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sanft synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sanft / mild / freundlich / sanftmütig / zart / leise

M
🇩🇪German
mild

soft, not strong or harsh; used for taste, weather, effect, or behavior

A1Very Often
F
🇩🇪German
freundlich

kind and pleasant in behavior, especially about people; not about physical softness

A1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
sanftmütig

mild-tempered, gentle in character; more bookish and describes a calm, non-aggressive nature

A1Rarely
Z
🇩🇪German
zart

tender, delicate, thin, or soft; used for skin, fabric, taste, or careful handling

A1Often
L
🇩🇪German
leise

quiet or low in volume; used for sound, voice, or movement, not for softness of character

A1Very Often
V
🇩🇪German
vorsichtig

careful and cautious; describes gentle, careful actions rather than softness as a quality

A1Very Often

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How to pronounce sanft and what this word means

sanft means gentle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sanft

/zantft/

sanft translation

gentle

sanft examples

Die Lehrerin sprach mit sanfter Stimme.

sanft transcription

/zantft/

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sanft meaning: what does it mean?

freundlich, mild und nicht grob

sanft pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sanft is pronounced as /zantft/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sanft definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Lehrerin sprach mit sanfter Stimme. Translation: Учительница говорила мягким голосом.

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